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of this forage, particularly grasses, is over mature now and should have been mowed before now. Grasses will recover slowly, and in proportion to future precipitation. In most sections of the county supplemental mea| sures may be necessary until pastures become m o r m a 1. The following suggestions have been made by the Departments of Agronomy, Dairy and Animal Husbandry of V. P. I.
subhead-Ad justing To Feed Shortages
Are Steers Going Hungry? Steers turned out on pasture that has inadequate grass may be headed for the red side of the ledger. If grass is so short they are losing weight, it will be wise to use up any leftover hay or silage. Dry lot feeding until adequate grass is brought on by rain is advisable. Don’t Let Calves Get Stunted! Pastures are looking awfully bare in many places due to turning out too early and no spring rains. Left over hay or silage can be fed to beef cows until grass picks up, but probably the best thing to do is creep feed the calves. Calves will use the supplemental feed more efficiently than cows. A mixture of seven parts corn and one of soybean or cottonseed meal, fed in a creep, will' keep calves healthy and gaining during this short grass period. Dairy Cattle - The dairy cow operates most economically when full fed. Dairymen must continue to meet the needs of their dairv animals for N. E., Protein, Minerals and Vitamins. Careful study of the costs of N. E. from the various feeds must be made. If necessary the dairy' cow can obtain much of her
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